The Westing Game Week 2 Review

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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What does 'grappled' mean in the context of problem-solving?

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To grapple means to struggle or wrestle with a problem or challenge.

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What is the difference between a simple and compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She enjoys reading, and she also likes writing.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.